Improve your putting aim, set-up and speed
Did you know that putting makes up 43% of our golf shots? That's quite a large percentage, yet barely anyone spends 43% of time practicing with the putter! As the old adage goes: you drive for show and putt for dough, so it is crucial to focus on the fundamentals - namely aim, set-up and speed!
AIM
I watch tons of golfers miss simple putts because they don't aim the face properly at address. The brain (which instinctively loves to play caddie) won't let you get away with such a shoddy aim. For example, if you point your putter to the right of the hole or intended target it will compensate by automatically making you close the putter face at impact to allow you to start the ball online. However, this will lead to an inconsistent face angle through impact. And an unpredictable sweet spot, culminating in poor putts! Always try to aim the face squarely towards your target at address.
My advice, roll a few putts on the practice green and get a friend to judge your aim. You can also check it by placing a tee on the face of your putter. Keep your eye-line directly over the ball. This will allow you to accurately align the putter at 90 degrees to your target line.
Did you know that putting makes up 43% of our golf shots? That's quite a large percentage, yet barely anyone spends 43% of time practicing with the putter! As the old adage goes: you drive for show and putt for dough, so it is crucial to focus on the fundamentals - namely aim, set-up and speed!AIM
I watch tons of golfers miss simple putts because they don't aim the face properly at address. The brain (which instinctively loves to play caddie) won't let you get away with such a shoddy aim. For example, if you point your putter to the right of the hole or intended target it will compensate by automatically making you close the putter face at impact to allow you to start the ball online. However, this will lead to an inconsistent face angle through impact. And an unpredictable sweet spot, culminating in poor putts! Always try to aim the face squarely towards your target at address.
My advice, roll a few putts on the practice green and get a friend to judge your aim. You can also check it by placing a tee on the face of your putter. Keep your eye-line directly over the ball. This will allow you to accurately align the putter at 90 degrees to your target line.
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